Shocking footage reveals people being auctioned for $400 in a modern day slave auction in Libya
Shocking footage obtained by CNN has shown people being auctioned for as little as $400 in Africa. Carrying concealed cameras, journalists witnessed dozens of people go "under the hammer" in the space of six or seven minutes in the Libyan capital of Tripoli. Shouts of "Does anybody need a digger?" can be heard from salespeople, who receive bids until they sell off their captive slaves. Reporters say the market has been built on the back of a crackdown on refugee boats reaching Europe,...
Is Britain Suffering an Energy Cost Crisis?
The price of energy is a topic which has caused great controversy in the UK in recent years. Many believe it to be overpriced, and with utilities serving as one of the main overheads for UK businesses, it is safe to assume that they are paying a fortune for their electricity. With so many different energy sources, including imported energy, nuclear, renewables and fossil fuels such as coal and gas, the cost of energy can differ depending on its source....
Watch: If Labour MPs had swallowed their pride 6 months ago, they’d have won the election
Last night's BBC documentary on the Labour election campaign had a very telling moment that appears to have been filmed in MP Stephen Kinnock's campaign in the run up to the June 8 General Election. A campaigner for Labour's MP for the Welsh constituency of Aberavon makes clear how if certain MP's had got behind party leader Jeremy Corbyn a lot sooner, the result of the election could have been very different. And imagine how different the political landscape of...
Restaurant Review: Aside, Peckham
Against all odds, South London is firmly the place to be in 2017. Once criminally best known as the setting for Only Fools & Horses (actually filmed in West London and Bristol), or as an area plagued with violence – Peckham has topped The Sunday Times’ list of the best places in London to live, this year. At long last, SE15 is cool again, but hasn’t (yet) been developed to the sterile peaks of Shoreditch and Dalston, even though so...
Passportless Canary Wharf is sitting on a Brexit time bomb
Canary Wharf is sitting on a Brexit time bomb as the city's financial sector prepares to move away. The former docklands were transformed into one of the world's most important financial districts in the 1980s as part of a private sector-backed government initiative to transform the brownfield land that had been left by the port industry decline. Following the creation of the London Docklands Development Corporation in 1981 and the granting of Urban Enterprise Zone status to the Isle of Dogs...
Inspiration: Styling Midi Skirts and Boots Like a Pro
Midi skirts are hot this season; boots are hot this season. Can you guess what’s going to be super-hot this fashion season? Yep, you’ve guessed it: midi skirts and boots. Head to the fashion hotspots of the Northern Hemisphere – London, Pairs, Milan, New York – and you'll see that many of the world’s fashionistas are donning this combination. If it’s something that you’ve been thinking of wearing too, but you aren’t quite sure how to pull it off in...
This is the age we are at our most adventurous
Thirty is the age we are at our most adventurous, according to a study. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK adults pinpointed the point when we're desperate to let our hair down and experience high-octane sports and new cultures. Upon reaching their third decade, those polled admitted they’re 'champing at the bit' to get away from the daily grind, having established themselves in their careers and social circles. The findings emerged after 59 per cent of the population said they tend...
How Small Businesses can make the most out of Branding
No matter how big your business happens to be, branding is an essential part of any organization. There are many people that will brand their big business to seem like something far more independent and grassroots-like in order to appeal to those that find that supporting small business is the best way forwards for a successful economy. You probably already understand just how vital branding is, but can you actually list just exactly why? Too many business leaders seem to...
Top 5 Films of the 21st Century So Far
Some might argue that the 21st century is only reaching the end of its first fifth. However, the growth of cinematography throughout these little-over-a-dozen years is definitely not as debatable. Sure, there have been some disastrous productions, as there are always shades of every pencil colour, but what is undeniable is the fact that we are currently living in an era abundant with talent. Both directors and actors are imperative to create a quality motion picture. Costumes, screenplay and everything...